Comments on: McLellan on Sharks approach to Game 4: ‘If we think we’re playing with mulligans, we’re in trouble’http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2014/04/24/mclellan-on-sharks-approach-to-game-4-if-we-think-were-playing-with-mulligans-were-in-trouble/
David Pollak and Curtis Pashelka on the San Jose SharksTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:11:00 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1By: Buddy Elfhttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2014/04/24/mclellan-on-sharks-approach-to-game-4-if-we-think-were-playing-with-mulligans-were-in-trouble/comment-page-2/#comment-248118
Buddy ElfSat, 26 Apr 2014 04:17:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248118I knew using the word attitude may make you think I was implying your son was like that since you also used the word attitude but I was too lazy to look up synonyms… I did not mean that in any way at all.
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MatthewSat, 26 Apr 2014 01:42:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248105That’s fair…and I am beginning to notice that…and a childish petulance. I never noticed it earlier in his career. I can tell you I am disappointed in his results this year and really this series. I should clarify that I still think he has a competitiveness, but when it creeps into selfishness, that is toxic. I’ll watch for that.

By the way, my son was not petulant…

When Logan is clicking, he is a force. I worry he is brittle, and I worry that if things don’t go his way, he pouts…so you are likely right on about immaturity. Part MAY be high expectations after a great start to his career ( see: Marleau) and he may improve, but it’s on him.

I feel Marleau changed his game this year… He has always “wanted it”, but I personally see him getting muddy and gritty more than ever.

I’m also watching from a view having never played, so I am projecting knowledge from other sports, which is dNgerous, no doubt

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Buddy ElfSat, 26 Apr 2014 01:32:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248101As long as you see (which is seems that you do) that it’s not from a logical position, I can accept that.

The story from Game 3… Randy or Drew was saying that Couture was yelling from the bench near the end of the game (probably before the tying goal) for people to get off so he could get on the ice… I could accept this tenacity and eagerness from Logan… but only if he actually produced anything. He got on… and did nothing. At that point, it’s arrogance that he thinks he can do something his teammates can’t… and if he could, that would have been great… but he didn’t. This type of toxic attitude, if you look out for it, can be seen often from 39. (Slamming his hand down on the ice when a puck hit him is another example… very, very selfish act.)

It’s these types of attitudes and behaviors from Logan that I do not like. I don’t speak for everyone, but those who replied to you when you asked before, had the same type of responses. Has nothing to do with his play (though when he disappears, that’s frustrating)… it’s because of his attitude.

Marleau -I may have built unrealistic expectations, and felt for years that he was much too passive. I saw too many floater stretches. Now, I honestly feel this stretch is the best I have seen him in a long time. It’s likely unfair of me ( it’s a bit similar why I like Stalock over Niemi..)

Not saying I make sense. Just like I prefer Mexican food to Italian…personal taste.

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Buddy ElfSat, 26 Apr 2014 00:33:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248085So, totally off topic from this but didn’t want to find the old conversation so I am typing it here so you see it on your emails…

Curious why you don’t hold someone like Couture accountable who has zero points the last two games? Had this been Marleau you previously would have been going on and on. Honestly not trying to start crap, truly just curious why the double standard?

I also have an anecdote from game 3 to shed more light on your question but I am curious about this first. Hope you can help me understand.

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Phat Stat PhilFri, 25 Apr 2014 21:47:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248068Agreed about rebounds and the second goal Nemo gave up. My point is just that leaving those rebounds is typical of what we see from Quick.

Incidentally, those rebounds account for a quarter of the goals scored on him.

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Phat Stat PhilFri, 25 Apr 2014 21:25:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248065I’m not really sure how I can say “I might have been clearer” in any other way.

(And, I’m not sure this is, but if this is tied up in the mythical belief that I never admit that I’m wrong, then I should point out that I’ve posted that I was wrong in this very comment section and it’s far from the first time.)

In any event, I still think that particular knock is a little unfair.

And speaking of unfair knocks, I’m amused to bring up that he hit a goal post last night in the first period.

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GP_hockeyhappensFri, 25 Apr 2014 19:21:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-248042I thought there was only two on line 2! That explains it.
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Tom (fm Quinzee)Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:34:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-247987Hokey smokes, Bullwinkle! The Kings have a goalie! And my blood boils every time I see him grab a Shark during a scrum. I’d like to see someone “accidentally” knock his mask into the back of his skull.
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Buddy ElfFri, 25 Apr 2014 15:18:00 +0000http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/?p=10851#comment-247985Word is he didn’t make the trip to LA.
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